The Covenant Names of God by Richard Sones

Look at Genesis 4:1: “Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. It was also the name used by Eve (Gen 4:1), Noah (Gen 9:26), and Abraham (Gen 12:6). Yahweh is the personal and intimate name that God gave to Israel when he made a covenant with them to be their God as he delivered them from Egypt. The name Yahweh appears some 6,823 times in the Old Testament, as he is the focus and hero of the Scriptures. It is reserved solely for the one true God alone. Because it is sacred, it is never used to refer to any pagan gods neither is it used in regard to any human. Yahweh is a distinctly proper name for the God of the Bible.

In the Old Testament the most sacred name for God is Yahweh. 3 Mark Driscoll said this about the name: YHWH, often pronounced Yahweh, is the most frequently used name of God in the Old Testament, and it is commonly translated as LORD, with all capitals. First, we will look at Old Testament names and then New Testament names. Therefore, in this lesson, we will look at a few of the names of God. ” The person who understands God’s names will better understand his character, and therefore, have a tremendous source of strength and protection while enduring the trials of life. Proverbs 18:10 says this: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower the righteous run to it and are safe. The names of God give Christians tremendous comfort because they reveal aspects of his nature and character. 6:9), we are praying that people would speak about God in a way that is honoring to him and that accurately reflects his character.” 2

When we pray, “Hallowed be your name” as part of the Lord’s Prayer (Matt. Ryrie adds: “In a broad sense, then, God’s “name” is equal to all that the Bible and creation tell us about God.

As such they reveal aspects of His character.” 1 These are not mere titles assigned by people but, for the most part, His own descriptions of Himself. Wayne Grudem said this about God’s names: “The many names of God in the Scripture provide additional revelation of His character. Names are a reflection of character in the Bible. We also see Jacob in the Bible meant “heel grabber” or “trickster,” and he lived out his name as he tricked his brother and stole his birthright and also tricked his uncle Laban and took his lambs. Satan means “opposer” or “adversary” Devil means “accuser” or “slanderer.” This tells us a lot about Satan’s role as he opposes God and man and seeks to accuse both. In the ancient Hebrew culture, a name meant so much more than just what you called somebody it reflected a person’s character.

As we are seeking to know God more, one of the greatest ways to know God is by the names given in Scripture.

The Covenant Names of God by Richard Sones